West Bengal: CM Suvendu Adhikari keeps home, Swapan Dasgupta gets finance, Tapas Roy industryVeteran journalist turned politician Swapan Dasgupta was allotted finance while senior-most party leader Tapas Roy, with his long legislati...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.10 AM IST
Credit cover for collateral-free education loans may be raised at inter-ministerial consultationsThe government is exploring increasing the credit guarantee cover for education loans. This move aims to allow banks to offer loans exceedi...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
BJP treats turncoats like disposable pawns; Jakhar & Ravneet Bittu prime examples: AAP leader Harpal CheemaThe Aam Aadmi Party accuses the Bharatiya Janata Party of treating politicians like disposable items. Senior AAP leader Harpal Singh Cheema...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
India, Venezuela eye energy partnership as Acting President Delcy Rodriguez wraps up New Delhi visitIndia and Venezuela are strengthening energy ties. Discussions cover oil production and refining. Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodrigu...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
India’s shipping services to East Hormuz and Red Sea doubled from FebruaryShipping routes East of Hormuz and in the Red Sea have seen a significant increase in services. The Indian government is also processing a ...
01 Jun, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
India to host 13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum in New Delhi on June 11-12India hosts the 13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum in New Delhi on June 11-12. Ministers and experts will discuss building inclusive and resilie...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
Skymap Pharma to buy state-run Indian Medicines Pharma for Rs 121 croreThe inter-ministerial committee has officially sanctioned the acquisition of the Indian Medicines Pharmaceutical Corporation by Skymap Phar...
27 May, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
India, Canada aim to seal free trade deal by November-end, Goyal says Carney 'shaved off a month'India and Canada are working towards a free trade agreement. Talks are progressing with a target for conclusion by year-end. This pact aims...
27 May, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
India-Canada FTA talks can be concluded before year end target: Piyush GoyalIndia and Canada are actively negotiating a comprehensive economic partnership agreement. Officials express optimism for concluding the fre...
26 May, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
Government okays Skymap Pharmaceuticals' Rs 121-cr bid to buy IMPCLThe government has approved the sale of Indian Medicines Pharmaceutical Corporation Ltd. Skymap Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd will acquire the co...
26 May, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
India, Italy look to expand trade, defence ties amid Persian headwindsIndia and Italy have elevated their relationship to a Special Strategic Partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Ministe...
20 May, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
UK minister quits ahead of possible challenge to StarmerBritain's health minister Wes Streeting has resigned. He plans to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the Labour Party....
14 May, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
Himanta Biswa Sarma to take oath on May 12, says Assam NDA 3.0 will unveil ‘full picture’Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Assam on May 12, embarking on his second term. He described his first te...
12 May, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Martin & family: Incorporated 2026, branches in 3 partiesLottery tycoon Santiago Martin's family has secured elected positions across multiple parties. His wife, Leema Rose, won from Tamil Nadu, w...
09 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Zelensky aides discussed attractive female ambassador strategy to lure Trump; Svitlana Hrynchuk was the potential candidate, Russian media claimsRussian state media is amplifying unverified claims from alleged "Mindich tapes" suggesting Ukrainian officials discussed appointing an att...
07 May, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
From childcare to eldercare: EAC-PM working paper pitches inter-ministerial push to formalise care economyA new report from the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council suggests boosting India's care economy. It calls for a special fund, bette...
06 May, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
Care economy in India: EAC-PM working paper lays out a roadmapThe paper, Re-imagining the Care Economy: From Private Burden to Social and Economic Infrastructure and co-authored by Shamika Ravi, member...
05 May, 2026, 03.43 PM IST